Whirlpool WU1000XO User Manual
Undercounter Dishwasher
Useand
CareGuide
Home Appliances
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Thank you for choosing a
Roper appliance.
This Use and Care Guide will help you
operate and mamtam your new, quahtybuilt Roper undercounter dishwasher
Keep this Use and Care Guide m a safe
place for future reference.
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m the unlikely event of a product-safety
recall.
You are responsible for
It is your responsibility to be sure your
dishwasher
1 Is installed by a qualified installer
1 Has been installed where it is
protected from the elements.
1 Has been installed on a floor strong
enough to support its weight.
. Has been properly connected to
electricity, water and dram.*
. Has been properly electrically
grounded. *
. Has had all hang tags and
temporary labels removed.
. Is not used by children or anyone
unable to operate it properly.
m Is properly maintained.
x See Installation Instructions for
complete information.
Contents
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Important Safety Instructions ~
Energy Saving Tips
Using Your Dishwasher
Before starting dishwasher
Starting dishwasher
Cycle and options
Proper Loading
Top rack loading
Bottom rack loadmg
Silverware basket loading
Adding Detergent
Using Rinse Agent
For Best Results
Dishwasher Care And Cleaning __ 6
Common Dishwashing Problems -7
Before You Call For Service
Warranty
How to get service or assistance ~ 12
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your dishwasher, follow
basic precautions including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using
the dishwasher.
2. Properly connect to electricity and
water.
3. DISHWASHER MUST BE
ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED.
Read the Installation Instructions
for details.
4 Be sure your dishwasher is
installed on a level floor that will
hold the weight, and m an area
suitable for its size and use.
5. When discarding an old
dishwasher, always remove the
door to prevent accidental
entrapment or suffocation.
6. REMEMBER, use your dishwasher
only for the job it was designed
to do.
7. Store dishwasher detergent in a
cool, dry place WHERE CHILDREN
CAN’T REACH IT.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8. Use ONLY detergents and rinse
agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher.
9. Locate sharp items and knives so
that they are not likely to damage
door seal or cut the user.
10. DO NOT let children play in or on
the dishwasher.
11. DO NOT reach mto the area below
the bottom rack until the heating
element has cooled for at least 20
minutes.
12. DO NOT wash plastic items unless
marked “Dishwasher Safe” or the
equivalent. If not marked, check
manufacturer’s recommendations.
13. DO NOT use your dishwasher
unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
14. DO NOT sit on, stand on or abuse
the dishwasher door or dish racks.
15. DO NOT tamper with controls.
16. If hot water has not been used
recently (usually two weeks or
longer), hydrogen gases may build
up m the water heater and the hot
water pipes. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. To prevent injury or
damage, before using your
dishwasher, turn on all hot water
faucets and allow water to run for
several minutes. This will allow
gases to escape. Do not smoke or
use any open flame near the
faucet while it is open.
17. Disconnect electrical power to the
dishwasher before attempting to
service.
Energy Saving Tips
You can help save energy if you
1. Wash full loads. Running a halffilled dishwasher uses the same
amount of electricity and hot water
as a fully loaded machine.
2. Air dry dishes when you don’t need
a rapid dying cycle. Allow longer
drying times (overnight). Use a
rinse agent to improve drying.
3. Load correctly for best washing
results. Incorrect loading may cause
poor washmg and the need to
rewash all or part of the load.
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4 Do not pre-rinse normally soiled
dishes. Select the correct cycle for
the load and use the recommended
amount of detergent for good
washing results without hand
rinsing.
5. Use your dishwasher during offpeak hours. Local utilities
recommend this to avoid heavy
usage of energy at certain times
of day.
6 Kitchen cleanup can be done
quickly and efficiently through the
use of your dishwasher. Most
appliance parts that can fit in the
dishwasher can be cleaned by it.
Burned-on soil, however, should be
cleaned by hand.
Using Your Dishwasher
Silverware basket
Bottom rack
Water inlet opening
Heating elemen
II/
Spray tower
protector
Filter system screen
(not shown)
Lower spray arm
Overfill protector
tergent dispenser
- Access panel
-Door color panel
Before starting dishwasher
1. Read “Important Safety
Instructions” on page 2 before
starting your dishwasher.
2. Properly load the top and bottom
racks, and silverware basket. (See
page 4.)
3. Spin the lower spray arm to make
sure nothing will stop it from
turning freely.
4. Add detergent. See page 5.
5. Check rinse agent dispenser. See
page 5.
6. Push door firmly when closing and
it will automatically latch.
7. Run hot water at sink nearest
dishwasher until it is hot. Turn it
off.
Starting dishwasher
1. Select a drying option.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob
clockwise to point to WASH. The
dishwasher will automatically start
the cycle.
Cycle and options
Wash cycle
A double wash for moderate to heavily
soiled loads
Select the mark next to WASH with the
Cycle Control Knob. The cycle sequence
will be:
Wash p Rmse b Rinse b Wash b Rinse b
Rinse p&me ~Dry Hoff
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Rinse agent dispenser
Option selector button
Model and serial
number label
(on right side)
Dry Select options
If the HEATED DRYING Option Selector
Button is pushed, air m the dishwasher
IS heated during the “dry” part of the
cycle.
For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.
Cycle control knob
If the ENERGY SAVER Option Selector
Button is pushed, air in the dishwasher
is not heated. Using this option helps
save energy, but dishes take longer to
dry (overnight) and some water spottmg
may result. Some items (such as plastics)
may need towel drying.
For best drying results, use a liquid rinse
agent.
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Proper Loading
It is not necessary to rinse dishes before
putting them mto the dishwasher. Just
remove large pieces and quantities of
food and bones. The filtering system
helps keep food particles out of the wash
water. Small particles are flushed away
as water is pumped out. Larger particles
are trapped on the filter screen system
Refer to “Dishwasher care and cleaning”
on page 6 for filter screen cleaning
instructions.
Always load dishes so soiled surfaces
are reached by spray from rotating spray
arm. Water must be able to dram off
completely for best drying results. Be
careful to separate items so spray can
reach all surfaces.
Top rack loading
The top rack is designed for cups,
glasses and smaller items.
Cup and glass load
1 Place so open ends face down for
cleaning and draining.
1 Load glasses in top rack only.
Bottom rack is not designed for
glasses. Damage may occur.
Bottom rack loading
Items with cooked-on or dried-on food
should be loaded in the bottom rack with
soiled surfaces facing inward to the
spray.
Dish load
1 Place plates, soup bowls, etc.,
between
spray.
1 Do not place items directly over
spray tower.
Mixed load
1 Make sure pot handles and other
items do not stop rotation of spray
arm. Spray arm must move freely.
1 Load items so they do not block or
cover the spray tower.
1 Securely place heavily soiled
cookware face down in rack.
Utensil load
1 Load cookie sheets, cake pans and
other items at sides or back.
Loading items in front may keep
water spray from reaching
detergent dispenser.
NOTE:
1 Do not load glasses, cups or plastic
items in the bottom rack.
1 When lower rack is removed,
replace with bumpers in front.
prongs and facing the
Silverware basket loading
Load the silverware basket while in or
out of the bottom rack. The loaded
basket must be placed in the center front
of the bottom rack for proper washing If
the loaded silverware basket is placed in
a different location some parts of the
load may not be completely washed.
Load forks and spoons so they don’t nest
together. Spray can not reach nested
items.
1 Place items in the rows
prongs. Placing them over the
prongs can lead to breakage.
1 Be sure lightweight items are held
firmly in place.
. China, crystal and other delicate
items must not touch each other
during dishwasher operation.
Damage may occur.
between
Mixed load
1 Load plastic items
rack.
Only plastic items marked
“Dishwasher Safe” are recommended. Plastic items can melt m
the bottom rack.
1 Load plastic items so the force of
the spray does not move them
during the cycle.
only in the top
Utensil load
1 Small bowls, pans and other
utensils can be placed m the top
rack.
Mix items m each section of the basket
with some pointing up and some down
Small items-baby bottle caps, lar lids,
etc.-can be put in any section.
Personal Injury Hazard
To avoid cuts from sharp items
(knives, forks, skewers, etc.), make
sure these items are put in point
down.
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